Description

Indulge in the delightful experience of Crispy Chicken Salad, a perfect fusion of textures and flavors that will elevate any meal. This hearty salad features succulent crispy chicken, creamy avocado, and crunchy bacon, all tossed with fresh mixed greens for an irresistible taste sensation. Easy to prepare, this dish can be served as a main course or side salad, making it an ideal choice for casual dinners or busy lunches. With its vibrant ingredients and delicious honey mustard dressing, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.

Ingredients

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2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless, cut into bite size chunks)
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup tempura batter mix
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons Slap Ya Mama® seasoning
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1–2 cups vegetable oil
3 avocados (diced)
8 strips Applewood bacon (cooked until crispy)
1 cup grape tomatoes (sliced in half)
½ cup red onion (diced small)
1–2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
3 cups iceberg lettuce (cut into bite size pieces)
3 cups Romaine lettuce (cut into bite size pieces)
3 cups leafy green lettuce (cut into bite size pieces)
¼ cup Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Prepare the honey mustard dressing by mixing all ingredients in a cruet or salad shaker. Refrigerate until ready.
Set up three shallow containers: one with flour, one with a whisked mixture of buttermilk and egg, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with seasonings.
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Coat chicken pieces in flour, dip into the buttermilk mixture, then coat with breadcrumb mix.
Fry chicken until golden brown on all sides (4-6 minutes). Remove and drain on paper towels.
Toss together lettuce, cheese, onions, tomatoes, bacon, avocado, and crispy chicken in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
Calories: 590
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 980mg
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 22g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 115mg